British singer-songwriter Matt Owens and his band The Delusional Vanity Project have announced a run of UK tour dates in London and the South.
British singer-songwriter Matt Owens and his band The Delusional Vanity Project have announced a run of UK tour dates in London and the South, leading up to the release of forthcoming album Beer For The Horses, out October 21st, 2022.
Earlier this month, Owens shared another new song from the album, ‘Drinking By The River’, following the release of the title track earlier this year. The follow up to his celebrated 2019 solo debut Whiskey and Orchids, and 2020’s acclaimed Scorched Earth, Beer For The Horses finds Owens in the live room surrounded by a seven-strong band of noteworthy musicians he’s crossed paths with throughout his twenty-year career.
Known for his work as a founder member of indie-folk band Noah and The Whale, who he toured the world with for almost ten years, Matt’s solo music has drawn attention to his own songwriting, allowing him to explore an edgier side, telling stories laced with dark humour and wit that will appeal both to fans who have followed his career to date, and those looking for something more gritty, and less polished. Never afraid to put in the time and miles, he’s also spent recent years developing his skills as a producer and co-writer – notable credits include Elles Bailey’s radio hit ‘Sunshine City’ – while appearing (both as a collaborator and support artist) with the likes of Thea Gilmore, and performing his solo music at festivals across the UK, this year including Doolin Folk Festival and Bath’s Party in the City, among others.
The ‘Pretending That Nothing Has Changed At All’ Tour:
Fri 26th August – American Museum, Bath (Solo, w/ Robert Vincent)
Sat 27th August – Folk in the Park, London (12pm)
Sat 27th August – Watchet Festival (7.30pm)
Fri 2nd September – The Royal Oak, Bath
Sat 17th September – The Swindon Shuffle, Swindon
Fri 14th October – Sundowner Sessions, Hastings (w, Jason McNiff)
Sun 16th October – The Louisiana, Bristol
Fri 21st October – The Pump Room, Trowbridge
Thurs 3rd November – The Sound Lounge, Sutton (Beer for the Horses Album Launch)
Fri 25th November – The Chapel Arts, Bath (Beer for the Horses Hometown Show)
